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As published on Reiki Rays, April 4, 2020… Article by Kathleen Johnson As a Reiki Practitioner and Crystal Healer, I often combine the two modalities in client sessions as well as in my personal life. Many years ago, I was guided to invite the energies of healing crystals into my Reiki sessions, which resulted in […]

As published on Reiki Rays, March 16, 2020… Article by Kathleen Johnson In the past few months, we have been inundated with increasingly alarming reports and information about the global spread of COVID-19 and its sometimes devastating effects. In a situation like this, it is all too easy to feel powerless and descend into fear. […]

As published on Reiki Rays, February 22, 2020… Article by Kathleen Johnson As a Reiki practitioner and Crystal Healer, I frequently incorporate crystals into my Reiki sessions. I have found that the synergistic effects of combining Reiki with crystals create a profound healing experience for my clients, and it is an honor to offer this […]

As published on Reiki Rays, February 8, 2020… Article by Kathleen Johnson Nearly five years have passed since I began my Holy Fire Reiki® (HFR) journey. Throughout those years, I have experienced remarkable healing and growth in almost all areas of my life and Reiki practice. Its transformative effects began almost immediately, and during my […]

As published on Reiki Rays, January 19, 2020… Article by Kathleen Johnson The first segment of this article discussed how Reiki’s guidance led me to offer children’s Reiki classes, described challenges encountered along the way, and mentioned a few of the benefits of Reiki for children, including improved coping skills and the ability to deal […]

As published on Reiki Rays, January 5, 2020…Article by Kathleen Johnson Several years ago, Reiki guided me to add children’s Reiki classes to my teaching repertoire. My initial interest was sparked by my adult students, many of whom shared stories about their children’s interest in Reiki. They told me that the children asked a lot […]

As published on Reiki Rays, December 22, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson Of the many gifts which Reiki has bestowed on me throughout the years, one of the most profound is an abiding love and appreciation for Mother Earth. Although I have always felt a sense of gratitude for her innumerable blessings, Reiki has been […]

As published on Reiki Rays, December 7, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson Although we know that maintaining balance in our lives is essential for wellness, it is often challenging to do so. Life on Earth is frequently demanding, stressful, and even chaotic at times, making it harder to achieve, let alone maintain, a state of […]

As published on Reiki Rays, November 23, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson An “Introduction to Reiki” presentation provides an overview of Reiki to those who may be curious, yet are reluctant to book a session or take a class. It can also offer additional knowledge to those who already have some understanding of Reiki […]

As published on Reiki Rays, November 10, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson When my Reiki journey began ten years ago, my Reiki master introduced me to the amazing world of crystal healing. Although I had a lifelong interest in stones and crystals, I was mostly unaware of their potential as healing tools. Once I learned […]

As first published on Reiki Rays, October 20, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson Several years ago, I was guided to begin offering combined Reiki sessions for individuals experiencing relationship difficulties. These combined Reiki sessions included couples in romantic/spousal/life partnerships, as well as those in other relationships, such as family, friendship, and even professional. Since then, […]

As published on Reiki Rays, October 12, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson When we first learn and become attuned to Reiki, we are often understandably awed and humbled by its gentle power, and grateful to be the recipient of such a loving gift. Because of this, it can be all too easy to compartmentalize practicing […]

As published on Reiki Rays, September 15, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson The first part of this article discussed the many steps and decisions involved in creating a professional Reiki practice, with a focus on the importance of your new business’s location. Many practitioners opt to have a home-based business (instead of renting or sharing […]

As published on Reiki Rays, September 8, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson Upon completion of their training, many Reiki practitioners decide to practice Reiki professionally. It goes without saying that this choice should not be undertaken lightly; so, for this article, it is assumed that prior to launching a Reiki business the practitioner is certified […]

As published on Reiki Rays, September 1, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson In a Reiki practice, clients come to the healing space for a variety of reasons – as a respite from the stresses and strain of daily life, relief from a physical or emotional malady, support on the path to wellness, guidance on the […]

As published in Reiki Rays, February 11, 2019… Article by Kathleen Johnson Although most Reiki practitioners enjoy treating clients in a comfortable and leisurely Reiki session, there are times when a full-length Reiki treatment on a table, complete with soft music and dim lights, is impractical or impossible. These situations can raise concerns as to […]

As published in Reiki Rays, September 9, 2018… As Reiki practitioners and professionals, we are aware of the importance of properly preparing for a Reiki session. Over the years, I have come to appreciate the true significance of an intentional and thoughtful preparation, primarily because of its effect on the entire session going forward. By […]

As published in Reiki Rays, November 3, 2018… Reiki practitioners are aware of the importance of grounding the client during a Reiki session, and over the years, Reiki has guided me to develop an effective grounding practice. This affirmation effectively grounds the client, as it also releases and removes any incompatible and/or unhealthy energies. It […]

As published in Reiki News Magazine, Winter 2018, and Reiki Rays, August 19, 2018… It is no secret that our beautiful Mother Earth, or Gaia, is struggling greatly these days. Too many years of carelessness, selfishness, and greed have taken their toll on this beautiful planet we call home. As cohabitants on Earth, we are […]

As published in Reiki News Magazine, Fall 2017… Those of us who are parents may be familiar with the saying – “There are two things we give our children – one is Roots and the other is Wings.” When our children are small, we are responsible for providing a secure foundation so that when it […]

As published in Reiki Rays, December 8, 2016… As a Reiki teacher, I have had the honor and privilege of initiating many individuals to the Reiki path. This is always a beautiful and sacred event for me as well as the student. Lately, the memories and feelings of my first Reiki attunement have been flooding […]

As published in Reiki Rays, March 19, 2017… As Reiki practitioners and teachers know, students in Reiki Level Two classes learn, and are attuned to, the first three Reiki symbols, including the Time/Distance symbol. This powerful symbol transcends time and space, as well as the perception of past, present, future, and separation. In my classes, […]

As published in Reiki News Magazine, Summer 2016… Holy Fire Reiki – Preparing for the New Consciousness Approximately six months ago, I received the training and ignitions for Holy Fire Reiki, the new evolution of this amazing healing modality. Since then, it has informed and elevated my interactions with clients and their healing, the manner […]

As published in Reiki Rays, January 31, 2016 As we all know, life in “Earth school” is replete with challenges – after all, those challenges represent our opportunities for growth and evolution, which in turn lead us to consciously connect with our Divine selves and merge with All That Is. Nonetheless, the challenges and perceived […]

Reiki has been with us since time began. Some say its original teaching began in Tibet over 2500 years ago. It was rediscovered in 1922 in Japan by a humble Buddhist, Mikao Usui, whose legacy lives on through more than a million Reiki practitioners across the globe. Reiki energy comes directly from the Universe, the […]

Tomorrow, April 22, the world observes and celebrates Earth Day in honor of our Mother Gaia. Although this is a wonderful yearly tribute, I cannot help but believe that every day must be Earth Day. After all, as cohabitants on Earth, we are accountable to Gaia and charged with the responsibility of caring for […]

Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” It’s a quote you see and hear often, but how many times do we actually act on this idea? I’d like to think for a little while about what that would look like. What if, instead of trying to change other […]

Summer is upon us, as evidenced by the calendar and the weather. This past spring was even more welcome than usual, due in no small part to the ferocious winter most of us endured. Still, the memory of the winter is fresh in my mind, and is difficult to shake. Spring is the time of […]

The other week I was listening to a telecast interview with Neale Donald Walsch, author of the Conversations with God books. The telecast was called “Living from Your Soul,” and he gave three steps for doing this: 1) Become aware of who you are – your authentic self, your soul self. 2) Find out why […]

This past week has been, shall we say, challenging. Euphemisms aside, the past several days of my life have been aggravating, frustrating, and exhausting, for a variety of reasons. The specifics are unimportant; what really matters is the way in which these inevitable curve balls are perceived and managed. As a spiritual individual, I realize […]

I am passionate about spirituality and personal growth. This began in my pre-teen years and has continued to influence my path ever since. I am an avid reader, and my favorite books are in the New Age, Self-help, and Spirituality categories. In the past couple of years, I have discovered and spent time with books […]

As I prepared to write this, I once again read Jessica’s powerful article about letting go. I was struck by its relevance to what has been going on in my life lately; namely, stressing about the holidays, family obligations, housework, cooking, and most recently, writing this post “on time.” When we started Soul Journeys, […]

I’m looking out my window at the snow falling outside (it’s been coming down all day) and thinking about the concept of Letting Go. It’s something I’ve been learning to do for the last several years of my life, but never more than recently. What is it, exactly, this letting go? At first it […]

As I read Jessica’s beautiful account of her initiation into Reiki, the memories and feelings of my first attunement flooded through me. I marvel at the changes in myself and in my life since that event, and I am deeply grateful that Reiki found me. It is often said that Reiki finds us when we […]

Yesterday – Saturday, November 9th – marked the end of my 21-day “initiation” period after my Reiki One attunement. It has been an incredible experience that only continues. I really didn’t know exactly what to expect with receiving Reiki, but the beautiful thing I’ve learned about it is that you don’t need expectations. It’s not […]

Welcome to Soul Journeys, our new blog home at UniverSoul Heart! I am so pleased to be able to meet you here and share our journeys together, and for the opportunity to introduce myself. I am Jessica Eve deCastro, and I’m co-writing the blog with Kathleen Johnson, a wonderful woman, friend, mentor, and spiritual teacher. […]

This past week, I had several opportunities to reflect on the nature of gratitude and how it enriches our lives. It was a very busy week, more so than usual, because of the holiday, the family get-togethers, and all the excitement and commotion that goes along with such events. So, even though I was […]

After months of planning and hard work, I finally have the opportunity and privilege to share this endeavor with all who may be interested. As I write this, I feel a deep humility along with a profound sense of gratitude, which is ever-present in my daily life. Gratitude – it is a simple word with […]